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Handle2

by PolarGoosev3.0

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Console utility to show information about system handles and identify processes that lock files. Alternative to the Sysinternals Handle.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id PolarGoose.Handle2 --exact --version 3.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Installers · v3.0

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Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Handle2.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Handle2 on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id PolarGoose.Handle2 --exact --version 3.0. winget downloads the installer from PolarGoose and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Handle2 silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id PolarGoose.Handle2 --exact 3.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall Handle2 via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id PolarGoose.Handle2 --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Handle2's Apps & Features entry.
Is Handle2 free?
Handle2 is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Handle2 work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Handle2 directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Handle2 up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id PolarGoose.Handle2 --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of Handle2 from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 3.0latest
  • 1.0